# 51 Pa.C.S. § 1703: General powers and duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1703

## Section

- **Citation:** 51 Pa.C.S. § 1703
- **Heading:** General powers and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 17 / Section 1703

## Text

The commission shall advise the Adjutant General and the department on all matters pertaining to the status, welfare, benefits, employment and support of veterans and veterans' programs in this Commonwealth and shall perform such other functions as are provided by law.

## Nearby sections

- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1701 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1701.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1702 State Veterans' Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1702.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1703 General powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1703.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1704 Specific powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1704.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1705 Veterans' home hall of fame.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1705.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1711 Qualifications and status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1711.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1712 Specific duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1712.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1721 Veterans' Trust Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1721.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 1731 Accreditation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C17_S1731.md)

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